ICD-10-CM Z00.0: Encounter for general adult medical examination

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z00.0

Encounter for general adult medical examination

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z00.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • encounter for examination of sign or symptom- code to sign or symptom
  • general health check-up of infant or child (Z00.12.-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify abnormal findings

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for adult periodic examination (annual) (physical) and any associated laboratory and radiologic examinations

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for adult health check-up NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

Z00 - Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

About ICD-10-CM Code Z00.0 (Encounter for general adult medical examination)

ICD-10-CM code Z00.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z00.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z00.0 - Encounter for general adult medical examination. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for general adult medical examination.